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An Introduction To The Dog Cone Collar

By Linda Wallace


There is a vast number of people who try to find dog supplies including cone collar online and some have more success than others. The main concerns when shopping online is the quality of the product and the price of the item. In most cases the people who are looking for supplies such as cone collar have had it recommended by a veterinary surgeon. This recommendation is usually after procedures such as the removal of sexual organs. These collars are ideal for using immediately after the procedure until the dog is a bit better.

At first when the dog has got the collar on he will be in a bit of pain due to the surgery. The dog cone collar tends to be worn for ten to fourteen days. The pain that they experience will vary as will the way that they express the pain. The ways that the pain is shown will vary depending on the personality of the dog.

There will be some dogs that just want to lie on their beds however there will be some who want to pretend that nothing is wrong. The dogs that want to lie on their bed will only really move to get food or water. Some dogs will interact in their normally way and then dance around when they notice that something is missing. There is some dogs that will whine and this is especially during the first couple of days. One of the hardest things about being a dog owner is watching the dog recover.

Stitches will more than likely be used to close the surgical incision which has been made. A close eye will need to be kept on the stitches in order to ensure that they are kept clean and this is especially the case if the dog is prone to licking, which is why the cone collar is so useful.

It is normal to lick the wound as this is the natural way of cleaning the area and relieving the pain. Although licking is natural it can lead to irritation of the wound area which can cause bacteria. When the dog is left on his own he will try and take the stitches out, which can be risky and will try attention by the vet immediately.

The removal of stitches by the dog is a bad thing as the vet will need to give more anaesthetic in order to put fresh stitches on. It is important to limit the dogs exposure and this is why it is only used when required. The special collars such as the cone is recommended in order to prevent the dog from chewing or nibbling at their wound. These collars attached the normal collar the at the dog wears.

These collars will mean the dog is unable to reach its hind quarters and will therefore not be able to irritate the affected area.

These collars are available in a range of different sizes but they are pretty much the same and they can be purchased directly from the veterinary surgeon. In some cases it might be possible to purchase a cheaper one online but this will vary depending on where you get your dog supplies. Most dogs will not be very happy about wearing one of these collars but they are worth considering.




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